Hearty Slap Shot Salad

[cappuccino]

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Half 450 g pkg fusilli pasta (regular or whole wheat)

Newman's Own Caesar Dressing, as desired

1 cup (250 mL) packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 cup (125 mL) oil-cured black olives

1/2 cup (125 mL) drained marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped

1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.

2. Add the Newman's Own Caesar Dressing to hot pasta; toss to coat. Cool, stirring occasionally.

3. Add basil, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichokes and parsley; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving).

Serving suggestion: Add more fresh vegetables like grape tomatoes, cooked asparagus, or baby spinach to pack more nutrients into your salad.

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